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Don't drink and drive

Any alcohol even a small drink will impair your driving ability, the only safe method is not to drink any alcohol if you’re driving.

Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, affecting the brain and impairing driving ability.

Many motorists believe that they are safe to drive if they are below the legal limit. They are wrong.

man taking a breathalyser test

Even one drink will have an effect on your driving ability and your judgement, starting with your judgement about whether you should have another drink.

You may not be able to judge speed and distance correctly.

Your ability to react may be severely affected. Which will increase your stopping distance.

Your perception of risk may be affected and you may have a tendency to be over confident and put you and others in danger.

The risk of being involved in an accident increase rapidly with the amount of alcohol consumed.

Consequences of a Drink Drive conviction:

• A criminal record.
• Possible loss of livelihood
• Increase Insurance costs
• Extreme difficulty in hiring a car for around 10 years
• Legal Expenses
• Loss of personal transport and increased travel costs
• Effect on family life.